FSB Business Bootcamp: Make your Small Business Count by Federation of Small Businesses

Bootcamp

Tuesday 17 September 2024

- 4.00pm

Programme

9:00am Registration desk open

Morning Session

Networking over tea/coffee/pastries and browsing of exhibitors

10:00am Welcome by your hosts

• David Bell and Nick Looby – including the Big Selfie Challenge!

Welcome

• Natwest, Business Bootcamps Partner, and Rickard Luckin, event sponsor

My business Journey

• James Sinclair

Panel discussion, with Q&A session

• James Sinclair

• David Barnes, Barnes IT Solutions and FSB Essex Area Lead - Cyber-crime

• Sarah Brockwell, Sarah Bee Marketing - Marketing yourself and your business

• Jason Roberts, Kaleida International - Diversity in supply chains/workplace and sales

• Kevin Thomas, Rickard Luckin - Planning ahead/finance

• Maria Antoniou, Chocolate Moments - Business Growth and Scaling up

11:35am Coffee break and browsing of exhibitors

12:00pm Welcome back from your hosts

Early Afternoon Session

How to save 20 minutes a day with AI workshop

• Mathew Parkins

Panel discussion, with Q&A session - Trends for 2025

• Luke Morton, The Juice Guy

• Mike Russell, MKR Solutions and FSB Essex Area Lead - The race to Net Zero

• Mathew Parkins, I Want To Get Digital - The rise of AI

• Eve Calderbank, Essex County Council - The business support landscape

• Jade Uko, FSB Westminster - Small business intelligence

• Henry Bennett - The current economic climate

Pre-lunch wrap-up/review

1:15pm Complimentary lunch provided Browsing of exhibitors

Programme

2:30pm Welcome back from your hosts

Afternoon Session

My business journey and wellbeing tips for small business owners

• Luke Morton (AKA: the Juice Guy)

Fire-side chat with FSB Awards Winners

• Vanlife Conversions and Stort Valley Gifting

NatWest on late payments

• Kieran Brown

Wrap-up/Closing remarks

• David Bell, Host

4:00pm Business after Bootcamp Networking opportunities

5:00pm Event end

Hosts

Hosts David Bell East of England Regional Chairman, FSB

David Bell is a multi-award-winning company director, entrepreneur, executive business advisor, technology expert, keynote speaker and chat show host. He is FSB ‘s East of England Regional Chairman and has been an activist with FSB for over 18 years. David also supports Anglia Ruskin University as their Entrepreneur in Residence.

To connect with David and find out more, click here.

Nick Looby Feet on the Ground Training & Events

Director of Feet on the Ground Training & Events, Nick Looby is a Human Centric Communication Specialist. Having spoke at a series of TEDx events, he continues to help some of the world’s most influential organisations, including HSBC, Bayer Animal Health, Proctor & Gamble, The Property Ombudsman and the BBC by enabling them to communicate with more courage, influence and purpose. As Co-Founder of Chatbox with David Bell, the dynamic duo will keep the audience enthused with their infectious energy!

Find out more here.

Event Sponsors

FSB Business Bootcamp: Make your Small Business Count is kindly sponsored by Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers, Rickard Luckin, and supported by Event Essex.

Bootcamp Partner

NatWest

NatWest serves customers in England and Wales, supporting them with their personal, private, and business banking needs. NatWest helps customers at all stages in their lives, from opening student accounts, to buying their first home, setting up a business, and saving for retirement. Alongside a wide range of banking services, NatWest offers businesses specialist sector knowledge in areas such as manufacturing and technology, as well as access to specialist entrepreneurial support.

Tyl by NatWest

Tyl by NatWest is a payment partner for UK small and medium businesses, offering card payment solutions in-store, online, or over the phone. Backed by one of the UK’s biggest banks, Tyl provides quick payments, simple pricing, and next working day settlement. With its access to data-led insights, Tyl by NatWest helps merchants make informed business decisions and create more meaningful customer relationships as they manage and grow their business. Tyl champions businesses as a force for good, building better communities across Britain.

Speakers

James Sinclair

James Sinclair Enterprises Ltd

James Sinclair is the owner of beloved family brands such as Rossi Ice Cream, Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, Partyman World, Twizzle Tops nurseries and Teddy Tastic.

Today, his businesses generate £40 million revenue per year. He operates in a variety of sectors including leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, commercial property, and toy manufacturing. James also owns Party Pieces, a 500-year-old hotel, and one of the UK’s oldest ice cream companies.

James has a loyal and growing following on his popular behind-the-scenes YouTube channel, boasting almost 6 million views.

Through his no-holds-barred podcast, the Business Broadcast, James helps fellow entrepreneurs overcome their toughest challenges. It regularly trends as one of the most popular podcasts in the “Entrepreneurship” category.

His Entrepreneurs University gives members direct access to the proven strategies and tactics that have enabled his group of businesses to scale up to £100,000,000 in sales since they started.

www.jamessinclair.net

David Barnes

Barnes IT Solutions

David has been working in the IT industry since 1984 and established Barnes IT Solutions Ltd in 1999, which provides IT services and support to micro/small businesses.

He is currently volunteer Essex Area Lead at FSB, having previously been the East of England Chair, and is key to lobbying local authorities on small business support. David has been a volunteer and activist with FSB for over 25 years.

www.barnes-itsolutions.co.uk

Speakers

Sarah Brockwell

sarahBee

Marketing Ltd

Sarah Brockwell is the founder of sarahBee Marketing Ltd, an award-winning consultancy for marcomms strategies.

She is an active industry speaker and is a member of the American Marketing Association, having been the Vice-President of Global Marketing at a US based $13bn FinTech organisation.

Sarah is also an experienced business coach and mentor on various public sector funded business support programmes, including the current Blueprint for Business.

www.sarahbeemarketing.com

Jason Roberts

Kaleida

International

Jason is Founder and Director of Kaleida International; a fully inclusive, B2B marketplace for tenders focused on helping buyers find, assess and invite diverse suppliers to tender.

He launched the business in 2021 after 24 years working in the financial services industry in both banking and sales. From the lack of representation in boardrooms, to being made aware that his 6’ 5” frame was intimidating, he experienced prejudice, bias and discrimination that impacted opportunities.

www.kaleida.co

Speakers

Kevin Thomas

Rickard Luckin

Kevin is a Director at Rickard Luckin, our event sponsor, leading the Small Business Team.

Having earned a Mathematics degree, he trained as a general practice accountant and auditor. Qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, he later became a Chartered Tax Adviser.

As a member of the MGI network, a top 20-ranked international network of audit, tax, accounting and consulting firms, Kevin assists clients with international trade and tax issues.

rickardluckin.co.uk

Maria Antoniou

Chocolate Moments

Maria is owner of Chocolate Moments, an online business selling unique chocolate creations that cannot be found anywhere else.

She creates bespoke branded chocolates with logos printed onto the chocolate.

Maria has also featured on Aldi’s Next Big Thing and Dragon’s Den, with her milk chocolate bar filled with crisps – a UK first.

www.chocolate-moments.co.uk

Mathew Parkins I Want To Get Digital

Mathew Parkins is Founder/Director of ‘I Want To Get Digital’ and AI Consultant at the AI Guys.

On the path to give back businesses 1 billion hours, Mat works with businesses, both large and small, to develop custom AI and automation solutions that give business owners back the most valuable resource they have – their time.

Mat will give his top tips for tackling repetitive tasks using AI, with the goal of reducing time on the mundane and increasing time spent on income generating tasks.

www.iwanttoget.digital

Speakers

Mike Russell MKR Solutions

Mike set up MKR Solutions after 35 years in the financial services. He works with Start Ups/other SME’s on reviewing business plans and is a coach/mentor/trainer.

He is qualified as a Lean6Sigma professional delivering methods to improve processes, improve and grow business.

Mike is the Essex Area Lead at FSB, alongside David Barnes. www.mkrsolutionsltd.co.uk

Eve Calderbank

Essex County Council

As Business Growth Manager at Essex County Council, Eve Calderbank helps develop new opportunities across Essex for businesses to grow and invest in the county. She is a passionate advocate for equality and inclusion, set on changing the future prospects for women and girls. Eve set up the Ambitious Women in Essex group to help achieve this.

www.linkedin.com/showcase/ambitious-women-in-essex

Jade Uko DevComms

Formally employed by FSB as a Development Manager, Jade is now a member of FSB and volunteer as East of England Policy Unit Representative. In this role, Jade helps to ensure that the voice of small businesses is represented both internally at FSB, and at every level of local/national government.

Jade is Associate Director at DevComms and heads up the East of England office in Cambridge, where she works on major infrastructure projects, residential schemes and commercial development.

www.devcomms.co.uk

Speakers

Henry Bennett Wokendon Wealth

Chartered Financial Planner, Henry Bennett, has been advising clients for over a decade; providing bespoke personal financial plans and managing wealth in line with that planning.

From retirement planning to tax-efficient investment planning and savings, Henry covers a vast array of topics.

Running an Associate Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management, his emphasis is on maintaining a long-term relationship with clients, providing them with a source of trusted advice as their financial needs evolve over the years.

www.wokendonwealth.co.uk

Luke Morton

The Juice Guy

Award winning speaker and documentary maker, Luke, (AKA: The Juice Guy), is a Natural Juice Therapist, accredited by the Complimentary Medical Association.

At the Business Bootcamp, Luke will be sharing his young entrepreneur business journey, which started in 2021, by making cold pressed shots made from 100% raw, natural, fruits and vegetables.

www.juiceguy.co.uk

Vanlife

Founded by Oliver Arnold, a former Army Officer, and Emily Arnold, a former NHS doctor, Vanlife Conversions are based in Colchester.

They specialise in off-grid van conversions, merging premium functionality, advanced technology, and stylish interiors for couples at a turning point in their lives.

Vanlife has been in operation for over 5 years and have crafted 35 vans across the UK/Europe.

Vanlife were this year’s winners of the East of England and National FSB Awards in the Service Excellence category.

www.vanlifeconversions.co.uk

Speakers

Stort Valley Gifting

Founded in 2020 by Emma Robson, the Harlow based business champions local food and drink, working with over 40 Hertfordshire and Essex based artisan producers.

They provide gifting for individual and corporate clients, ranging from single chocolate bars to bespoke hampers adding a personal touch with branded ribbon using logos or custom messages.

Stort Valley Gifting Vanlife were this year’s winners of the East of England FSB Awards in the Micro Business category. www.stortvalleyspirits.co.uk

Kieran Brown

Tyl by NatWest

Kieran Brown has over 20 years’ experience in the payments and FinTech industry, with a specialism in working with key partnerships, including FSB.

Exhibitors

Exhibition stands around the atrium and indoor winter garden

Federation of Small Businesses www.fsb.org.uk

Richard Luckin rickardluckin.co.uk

Natwest www.natwest.co.uk

James Sinclair Enterprises Ltd www.jamessinclair.net

Backing Essex Business www.backingessexbusiness.co.uk

Colbea www.colbea.co.uk

Only Way is Spirits www.theonlywayisgin.co.uk

East Saxon Training www.eastsaxontraining.com

FSE Digital www.fsedigital.com

Temprd Chocolate temprd.co.uk

Wood and Disney www.woodanddisney.co.uk

Good Change People www.goodchangepeople.com

Colcheco - Indie Refill Shop colcheco.co.uk

The Weave wearetheweave.co.uk

Virtually in Sync www.wearevirtuallyinsync.com

Apprentice Ambassador Network www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers/ Become-an-ambassador

Winter Garden Booths

Wivenhoe House www.wivenhoehouse.co.uk

Ixion Holdings www.ixionholdings.com

Essex County Council www.essex.gov.uk

Room 2.63 – at end of indoor winter garden on floor 2

Consciously Clothed consciouslyclothed.co.uk

Side rooms – accessed to the left of Student Services at 2.13

Essex Police - Cyber Escape Room www.essex.police.uk

Essex Police - Business Crime Team www.essex.police.uk

Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre www.ecrcentre.co.uk/partners

XForces x-forces.com

Exhibitors

The LinkedIn Professional www.thelinkedinprofessional.com

Luke Morton - The Juice Guy juicingwithluke.co.uk

Opz Wiz www.opswiz.co.uk

Happening Training happentraining.com

Verity Bell – The English Educator www.verityenglisheducator.com

Sustained Innovation sustainedinnovation.co.uk

AI Guys theaiguys.co

Koala Digital koala-digital.com

Auxilium Curo and Clacton RealmsVirtual Reality Experience realmsclacton.co.uk

With the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) by your side, you’ll have all the support and expertise you need to start, run and grow your business.

As the leading voice of 5.5 million small businesses and the selfemployed heard in governments across the UK, we’re always working to deliver real change on the issues that matter most.

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• Debt recovery service

• An extensive online legal hub with over 1,400 documents and templates

• Range of local and virtual events - free and open to all

• Easy access to funding

• Bespoke insurance quotes and advice tailored to you

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Rickard Luckin has a well-resourced team completely focused on the needs of our many small business clients.

We understand the specific challenges faced by small businesses at every stage of their lifecycle and we use tried and tested technology and processes designed around those needs.

We believe our job as accountants and business advisers is to help drive our client’s success and not just measure it.

To find out more, visit rickardluckin.co.uk

They are incredibly efficient and nothing is ever too much trouble. I could never have run my small business without them. I owe them a huge amount of gratitude.